Inside Sales Rep – Magazine
About The Position
We are seeking Inside Sales Representatives to sell our classroom magazine. They are responsible for driving sales growth and supporting schools and districts in achieving literacy goals and initiatives through our Scholastic Magazine resources. This role focuses on building and maintaining strong partnerships with teachers, principals, and district leaders; identifying customer needs; and providing consultative support to align Scholastic Magazines+ with their current curriculum and standards. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, management of territory accounts, and a passion for supporting literacy and student achievement growth. This is a 7-month seasonal position that offers full benefits while on seasonal leave. Many representatives transition to 10 or 12-month positions. These are hourly positions with the ability to earn monthly commission. Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic. #LI-SP1 #LI-HYBRID
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in MS Office suite
Nice To Haves
- Previous sales experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage an assigned territory of school and district accounts to achieve or exceed sales goals
- Build and maintain strong relationships with educators, principals, and district leaders to understand their current/future literacy and learning priorities.
- Conduct needs assessments and align Scholastic Magazines+ to current curriculum and standards
- Upsell and cross-sell other titles when appropriate to generate new business.
- Host online product demonstrations/implementation webinars using virtual platforms.
- Understand product line and technology components to recommend and demonstrate magazines that fit customer needs.
- Gain knowledge/stay informed of terminology and current trends in education, including funding opportunities, and state or district initiatives.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture that reflects Scholastic’s mission and values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
